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We would formally like to object against the proposed planning for two of the sites outlined in the development proposal;
002 - Brentwood Station:
As commuters we rely on this carpark to enable us to commute to and from London and to build housing on this site would be a huge loss to the community and have a knock on effect on the local economy. Not to mention the fact this site is already overdeveloped with expensive flats where parking is already a huge issue and there has also been drug related issues reported which I feel is due to the concentration and type of housing that has already been developed in this area.
The carpark provides a place for those that live both inside and outside of the main Brentwood area and beyond to access the vital transport link. Whilst Shenfield provides parking the train fare and parking combined are an extortionate cost and not viable for local people as an alternative. Brentwood travel is accessible and the parking is essential given the location of the station and the fact that bus routes such as the 37 are being cut. The amount of money spent on crossrail I feel will be wasted if you sacrifice this fundamental resource as people will simple chose an alternative station to travel from and potentially move.
023A & 023B - Doddinghurst Road:
As local residents we feel the proposed 200 dwellings is completely unviable given the local infrastructure. The roads, schools and local resources are already stretched and simple cannot support an additional 200 houses. The area is overdeveloped and under resourced and as a result we strongly object to development on this site.
There are alternative sites which are closer to the high street and therefore won't rely so heavily on vehicle use. There is also alternatives in more undeveloped locations which we feel should be preferred location given the existing concentration of housing and people in this area.
General Comment:
I have lived in the local area since I was a child and was determined to secure my future in the area. I worked hard and brought a house in Brentwood at the age of 25 and am so proud to live here. Whilst I recognise the need to further develop the area I am hugely concerned about the proposed large scale development. The infrastructure and resources are already stretched and we are faced with exhaustive traffic, inadequate roads, long school and doctor waiting lists, empty shops and rising prices to name a few. Whilst your development plan has explored some of these areas it doesn't provide any assurance as a young person thinking of starting and growing a family here or recognise we already have issues. Such large scale development doesn't seem the answer to me and I am concerned that Brentwood will become another small city and loose its character and uniqueness which makes it so special. There needs to be a more in-depth consideration about the current issues before looking forward at development.
Unfortunately I fear that if such drastic plans go ahead millennials such as myself will be forced to look elsewhere and move out of Brentwood which will be such a shame. There is already a population bias in the area and the proposed development has the potential to force young people, families and working professionals out of the area and will only deepen the heavy percentage of middle age - ageing population in the area of which the latter places very specific demands and costs on local resources.